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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.36, 1,292.19 and 538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.36, 1,292.19 and 538.09 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.36 : 1,292.19 = 538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.36/1,292.19 = 538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.36x = 1,292.19 × 538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.36x = 695,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,311.29/936.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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